The mission of Seattle Presbytery is to participate, in word and deed, in God’s transforming work through the Gospel of Jesus Christ: by strengthening the witness and mission of our congregations and members and by building strong partnerships with each other and the larger Christian community.

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The Urban Poverty Forum exists to open a dialogue about the systemic issues surrounding urban poverty, and to unite a diverse community of care—including faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and concerned citizens—in addressing problems faced by the poorest among us. This year’s event features Kristine Cunningham, Executive Director of ROOTS; Lori Pfingst, with the Washington State Budget & Policy Center; and the Rev. Linda Smith, an associate minister at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church and pastor at Mary’s Place; it opens with a poem, followed by speakers, the 2011 Challenge, a dramatic presentation, produced by Sharon Williams of The Mahogany Project Q&A. Moderated by Marty Hartman of Executive Director of Mary’s Place. Presented by Seattle First Presbyterian Church, The Seattle Presbytery, Seattle University, and Real Change News, with Town Hall Seattle.

$5 suggested donation, please reserve in advance at Brown Paper Tickets. Doors open at 12:30 pm. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.